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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-10-29

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Parish OF NermIllon:
No. lY2.
Olile segura and Eli Montague, her
husband, VS. EI-party monitor.
To all whom to whom it may concern 3:
Notice is hereby given to all persons
who can set up ally right to the prop
erty hereinafter described, claimed to
have been purchased by the plaintiff in
the above entitled and numbered case,
at a tax sale made by John A. Brook
shier, then tax-collector for the parish
Of vermilion, on the 22d day of Novem-
Der, 1873, in consequence Of any infor-
mality, irregularity or illegality in any
of the proceedings had or for any other
defect whatsoever, to show cause with
in thirty days from this date, why said
sale should not be confirmed and
homologated for the following lands,
viz: The ne Or, Sc or, sw or, ST and
ne or of NV or of sec "a, tp II, ST 3 9 ;
sci Of net and ct of set and the. sw4 Of sec
80, tip IL, 81 3 e.; the SET Of sec 8, ttp -, ST 8
NV! Of sec II, tip IL, ST 8 e. Eight lots in
sec 81, tp IL, sr3e': the e4 of nw4 and the
ne. the sci and 81 of sw4., sec 10, tp-112, 81
2 e. the net of ne4 and ST of mel, and SCI
and NJ of NV! and sci of nw4 and nwf OF
sw4, sec s, tip IL, ST c. SET sec Z, tip IL, 81
2 e. the n! of NJ; the 81 Of nw!!,; the swa
of me-! the WI of sw!; the WI Of Sc! Of sec
Is, tp 12, ST e. the nw44 and the sw.., the
ST of SCI and nw4 of sci. tp II. ST Q e.. ; the
NV Or; the sw Or and 81 Of ne Or and nv
or Of ne Or, sec IS, tp IL, sr 2 Q. the WI OF
NV or and s! of sec 81, tip II, ST 2 e.; the
ne Or, Sec 20. tip 12, ST BE-; the sw or, e4 OF
NV or and the ea of sec II, tip ~. ST 2 e.
the sw or sec %. tp IL, sr 2 g. the 81 of ne
or and he or Of Sc or, sec 4, tip -, ST 2 e.
the 81 and e. of ne or, sec 2, tip Is, ST 9.
the ne or and 81 Of NV or, sec l, tip Is, 81
g.; the n4 of ne Or, sec Il; tp II sr3e.; thu
NV or of sec II, tip Is. ST 5 O.. the ne or sex
Is, tip Ii, ST 8 e. 81 of ne or and NV Or o
Sc or, sec Is, tip II, ST l e. ; 81 of sec IA al
of section 13; all Of section "a and nj O
ne or and Sc qr of nc or, sec %. all in town
ship IL, ST l east, for the sum of seven hun
dred and ffty-fve dollars and ffty-si,
cents.
Witness the Hon. C. Debaillon. Judg.
of said Court, this oath day Of September
1887.
LAsTIE BROUssARD,
Clerk of Court,
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Relation by Marriage.

As Q wife at the window one beau
tiful day, stood watching a man with
a monkey. a Car: came along with
a broth Of a boy, who was driving
a stout little donkey. To the wife
then We spoke, ny xav Of a joke,
There's a relation of yours ia that
carriage" TO which she replied,
when the donkey she spide, "Ah
yes! a relation by marriage"
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NOTICE.

NUI1OE.
Notice is hereby given thatthe following
named settler has filed notice Of his interl-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Judge OF in his absence, the
Clerk of the District Court, at Abbeville,
La, on Saturday, November IL, 1881, viz :
Charles Hnngerford, who made Home
10, Township IL, SR. 2W:, La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation OF said land, viz:-Melfcka
Leleu, Henry Rees, Rupert Castillo and
Victorin Maxile, all OF Vernrilion Parish,
Louisiana
THOMAS J. BUTLER, Register.
Oct. l, 1887.
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TO MISS

When I lov'd you, l can't but allow
had many an exquisite minute;
But the corn l have for you now
Hath even more luxury in it.
Thus, whether we'v on or we'v off.
Some witchery seems to await you;
To love you was pleasure enough,
And, O, tits delicious to hate you!
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NOTICE.
Land Office at New Orleans, La.

September u, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support Of his
claim. and that said proof will be made
Clerk of the District Court. at Abbeville,
La, on Saturday, November 70, 1887, viz;
Victorin Maxile, who made Homestead
Entry No. 57s1, for the Ell Of SW Or. and
SW or Of Sc Or, Section 25, Township IL,
South Range 5 East La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation Of said land. viz Charles
Hungerford, Emile Monltrie, Henry Rees,
and Alfred Moultrie, all of Vermilion par
lsh, Louisiana.
THos. j. BUTLFR, Register.
Oct. I. 1887.
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SheriH's Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish of VermiliOn.

Nv. 49,
Loloisca Nunez
VS..
John Laleur.
BY virtue of a writ of tieri facias issued
by the Honorable 25th District Court,
in aud for the parish of Vermilion, in the
above entitled AMI numbered suit, and to
directed, l will proceed to sell at pub
lie sale, to the last and highest bidder. for
cash, with benefit Of appraisement, at the
store of defendant in the town of Able
vile, parish Of Ver1nilion, on
Saturday, November 5, lS67,
4 o'clock p. M, and continuing from day
to day if necessary, all the rights, titles,
interests and demands Of the defendant,
in and to the following described proper
ty, seized to satisfy said writ. to wit
One lot Of groceries and other articles.
The unexpired term Of lease of the store
lately occupied by defendant.
Given under my official signature this
22d day Of October, 1887.
II. B, Lyons, Dy-SheTif
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KILLER BROs. STEEL pens
TIE REST IN UsE.

TIE BEST IN USE.
When not for sale BY lnca. dealers, we will mail
IL leading styles in II boxes of ! dozen each, on
receipt Of 81.25.
4 styles School Pens, 4 boxes, I dog. each, COAX
4 {" Business" i" AS
4 " Business & Stubs. 4 boxes, 1 doz. each, .A5
ADDRESS TIE MILLER BROS CUTLERY CO, Eerideu, Conn.
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TO O @ Or 81

made working for US. Agents preferred
who can furnish their own horses and
give their whole time to the business.
pfoyed also. A few vacancies in towns
and cities. B. F. JOHNSON & CO., 1913
Main ST., Richmond, Va, 3m
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VA"ES
c,me rain and cold this week.
Co to the soiree tonight and min
gle in the may dance
Wild docks and geese are coming
South in large quantities.
Mr.. David Frank will commence
grinding cane next week.
Considerable cotton continues to
.,riye 10 town and shipped to New
Orleans.
We should all see to it that there
IL no vacant seats in the churches
tomorrow.
The cold spell this week has en-
.hled come Of cur citizens to have a
hog killing time.
Circuit Court was in session this
week, Judges J. NJ. Moore and John
CIegg, presiding.
: Wednesday was decidedly the
coolest day we have had, 500 and
d,es and o~vercoats in demand.
Mr.. Leo Landry, Of this parish, is
,mopg the Mexican war pensioners
and no doubt will receive several
years back pay.
A grand reception hall will be
given tonight to the iberia Park
Base Ball Club, at the French Hail.
by the Abbevilles.
The schooner Mary, Capt. Frank
Dyer. from Calcasieu, discharged
another cargo Of fine pine lumber
MJ. T. Tolson's yard this week.
Our ward clubs should receive
more attention and larger attend.
ance. Wake up, young Democracy
and put your shoulder to the wheel
or you'll get left.
We are pleased to state that Mrs
d.. B. ]. Young. after q severe and
long spell Of sickness. is able to be
shout. She il now on a visit to hel
sister, Mrs. WIN. Cade.
Next Tuesday will be All Saints
Day, a day observed by the Cathol
les in decorating the graves Of tn
departed, and engaging in devotiona
services suited to the occasion.
A match game of base ball vii
be played tomorrow afternoon be
tween the Iberia club aud the Able
vilIes. Tie game will be played a
Bonniface Bigat's place, on the OF
posite eide Of the bayou. A livel
time may be expected.
The change Of schedule time o
the Southern Pacific causes a della
in the Abbeville mail of twenty.fou
hours. We ask the question. do W
not need q railroad to this plac
10 order to be classed With othe
civilized communities? -.
One Of our doctors who was yer
much enjoyed by an old colore
vomsn always stopping him on tn
street to tell him over her ailment
met him one day when he was in
great hurry. "Ahl l see you al
quite feeble" said the doctor. "Sh,
your eyes and show me your tongue
She obeyed. and the doctor movin
OF, left her standing there for son
tine in this ridiculous position.
the infinite amusement of all wi
witnessed the funny scene.
Mr.. George B. Petty. our scienti1
and popular artist, informs US tn
ne will leave on or about the Is
OF next month, and wishes it md,
STOOD that if any Of our citizens wi
photos taken should call at once, 1
little delay just now may eau
!oo to regret losing the opportuni
Of 80 doing. and II NAV he a Ia
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abbnrilk Meridinnal,
..ruepAv. OCTOBER 70. 1887.

AZ. vill find relief form their Costive-
LsdlSss s;mming in the Head, Collie, Sour
nesA o ~ Headache, Kidney troubles, etc,
S%tolas s;n a dose Simmons Liver Regula-
BY t as.ar ainner or supper, SO as to move
TOT si ass,s once a day. Mothers will have
the opI health and the babies will grow
bei.s, robust by using the Regulator; If
more tout shows signs of Collie, nothing
q irt lew drops in water for relief. The
IKE Canine has the red z on front of
Wrapper. -
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Mr.. George B. Petty. our scientific
and popular artist. informs US that
ne will leave on or about the 18th
Of next month, and wishes it under.
$1,000 that if any Of our citizens wish
photos taken should call at once, for
little delay just now may cause
You to regret losing the opportunity
.! 80 doing, and it may be a long
eu'c before you have another such.
II Is doubtful whether be will return
70 this place on professional business.
Call and see him before he shakes
the Abbeville dust from his boots.
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MONITION.
A OF LOUISIANA.

Twenty-ftth Judicial District Cour
Parish OF NermIllon.
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PUBLIC SALE.

Sept. "a, 1887.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-05-20
THE ELECTION.

Below We give the result OF III,
election for County Superintendent
and school officers Tuesdsy:
8. L. Flournoy was chosen Presi
dent of the Board of Ejrca'ion, and
c. Harmison,si. school commissioner
in Romney district. For Superin,en-
dent, tie vote was: 10 Romney dis
trict: Romney, shaver 1913, Holt o
Taylor &c; Glebe, Shawcn 10. Hoti
O, Taylor 4.
Mill Creek District: Camp Run,
Shaver Al. Holt 8, Taylor II.
Sherman District, Sugar Grove
Shawen 49, Holt 5z. Taylor 8. Nc
Cauley's, Shawcn is, Holt IL, Tay.
Tor /.
Springfield District: Spring 6c.6,
Shawen g., Hot, 8, Taylor 2. Sou
Branch. Sha"en "a, Holt 8, Taylor /.
Gore District: Barnes Mill. Shaw.
en- so Holt %, Taylor O. Eedron.
Sbawen q, Holt SIS, Taylor 0. Hop
kin's Run, Shawcn 4. H tt is. Tay
lor o.
Bloouery District: Cold Stream,
Shaver IA, Holt &c. Taylor. Green.
wood, not heard from
Cspon District: Blaker's> Shawep
%, Holt 8. Taylor o. Mount Airy,
Shawen IL. Holt z. Tailor o. Hook 8
not heard from.
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A FEAST FOR ALL.

On the 9th Of June, at "Agricul-
tural Hail." Romney, a dinner and
supper will he furnished by tie la.
dies of the NJ. E. Church, South.
Ice.cream, strawberries, lemon.
ade and other refreshments will be
served until a late hour in the eve-
ming.
From oil members and friends OF
the church in town and country,
contributions, in the way of butter
eggs, milk, cream, ice, spring chick.
ems, fresh meats, ham and other re.
fishes, vegetables. pickles, bread,
fruit, pies, cakes, Sc, will be CRATE
fully received.
Liberal patronage earnestly res
quested.
Contributions may DO left all day
Saturday and early Monday morn.
ing at the Parker House in Mrs.
PaTker's care. MAY 20.
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Ex.Confederates, Attention I

RoMNEY. W. Va, May 1887.
All Ex-Con federate Soldiers in
Hampshire county are requested to
meet in the Literary Hall in Romney,
at 10 O'Clock. q. IN, on Monday, the
9th of June, 1887, to participate with
the Ladies CT the Memorial Associa.
ton in decorating the Confederate
Soldiers monument and the graves
Of cur fallen comratc s In Iniian
Mound Cemetery.
After the ceremony at the Gene.
terry, all the me mbers OF the Society
CT Eek Confederate Soldiers in Hamp-
shire county will please meet in the
Literary Hall on inn ol tant business.
TO give your views to the committee
az to the proper time, place and ora .
Tor for tho next annual Reunion.
WA. MONTGOMERY, Pres't.
WIN. II. MALoNEY, Sec'y.
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Tie Ofner Trial.

The trial Of Ann OHrner for The
killing of Ben. amin Brooks in Au-
gust last, began on Wednesday
State ss. Attorney DALEY conducted
the prosecution alore.
The defence were f!essrs. Samuel
J.. Flournoy, Alex. Monroe and +. NJ
Rey nolds, OF Keyser.
The jury consisted Of: james II.
Ward, John Hiett, Zebulon Hie,t,
Darius Whitlock> II, e. Leath. John
A. Saville. George w. Lareent. ia.
cob Rudolph, Joseph A. Kelley. Lou
doun Ewsrs, D. ii. c oper, William
10y, OF George.
he FIRST witness called by the pros.
ecution was Luther A. Hoatwole. He
testified that while a. Sunday School
in Ebenezer church. about 3 miles
east Of Romney, on the first Sunday
Of last August, he heard that BtniA,
min Brooks holy hal been found In
one OF Sir. Offner fslds. about 1 Of
mile from the church. Went there !;
saw Brooks dead body near the top
of q hill In large field near the edge
OF pine thckes. The body wa. y.
ing On its back. wi b toe head down
hill. Brooks had been shot In the
head. Saw fresh horse.tracks near
the body; also some sticks Of candy.
A very heavy rain fell while he and
others were examining the ground
around Tho scene Of the tragedy.
May berry Sanders. Visited the
scene OF the murder about noon on
the first Sunday in AUGUST lest.
Brooks was shot in the left temple.
Testimony principally about tracks,
marks, &c, found near Brooks body.
Peter Bowman. Was going across
others field on the morning Of the
murder, when ho heard o pistol shot
in thicket near by, and presently
saw Ann Ofner ride out of the bush>
es. Size stopped when she saw hin,
then turned and rode on toward her
fathers house. Sho was riding fast,
in lope. Didn't see any CO US In
the field.
James A. Gibson. Brooks holy
was found near the edge of the thick :
ct. Horse.tracks we're noticed near
the corpse. from which il was evil
dent that the horse making them had
made several Jumps, turned around
and gone back into he bushes. There
we're few cartridges, q handkerchief,
and about ID cents in mopey in
Brooks pockets. Witness held an
inquest over tho body. 1t is about
bali a mile from where Brooks was
killed to Mr.. Offuer's house.
Thursday morning, but two wit.
nesse', Messrs. VIM. Barrett and A
mos Pugb, were examined, who ties.
tilted TO seeing Brooks at Augusta
Sat urday before the murder, where
ho bought some candy.
Court vas adjourned till this morn :
ing On account OF the illness Of Mr..
Flournoy, who was taken sick Wed
nesday night.
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stats ~. James Fairfax. colored. felony.
n OF guilty
janice n Powell vs. AIe.Ander xonros,
eoptnued.
An order Vas passsd suthorisioe s. B.
Kinder, Ruardisn Of Bette L., Cors A. and
Mary <. Kinder. in the State Of Missouri, 70
collect and remove from this state all moasy
. Refsoia property be'onging TO said wards
State ~. hisst Edwards, risdemsanoF.
Fined $io and cots
y. ". Gamble vas admitted to practices
In THE court.
A ruls vss ordered sgainst wn. B. Stsnr
70 shov causs Of failure 10 attend When sua.
ncsed = . grssd Juror.
L. y. Taylor sad y. A Taylor w. Johr
W: Oerdee, uesp .ss-noe saitsd. and plain
uns ordered to Psy the defendant s. and
State 70. Jaea Pane. nisas.s.so,. die
Sssts 70. Johs Shasholisss, assault ssd
osesry-coatinued. Defsa daas admitted
70 bail in the sum Of $500.
IN CHANORRY.
Jeee Ripebsrt asd wife PLAINTIFF ". Isaac
ksrn's heirs defendants. Accounts OF A. r.
Pendlcton. special comnissionee, recoumitted
| Tor hnal settlement TO one Of the commis.
| ionsss, OF this court.
Johs Michael and wife W Ann Michael
&c. Ordered that n. b. Gilkesoe. scscia
ecmmi.doser, pay TO John Michael. a1n'r
OF Louisa J. Michael, decd, the share o
ssid Louisa Michael 10 this cause
Samuel I. Tharp ". Sturlipg p. Tharp
Dc. samuel ]. Thsrp q1ah6ed - guardisr
Of Albert w.. Wilbur L., and Clarencs w
W. Thar. and Charles Harmisou was or
dersd 70 pay TO Samuel I. Tharp the fund.-
In his hands Belonging 70 said wards
| Catherine Kans's Adm'r. 70. Carherin,
kane's hsiIs. Report and aetion Of comm,s
siouer confirmed.
Joseph Fahs' Admir-. " Joseph Fahs
heiss. Recsiver OF the Court and the adm =
o. yoeepe tahs directed to pay ont the fund
Francis Corbin's admir-. w. Martha Pow
nall, &c. W. DALEY, special commits
stonery reports the pay meut Of all the fund
10 his bands. which is confirmed, and caus,
dismissed.
Sarah J. Pennington's admir-. W samue
Pennington, nc. This cause referred I,
Commissio ner Gibson, 10 report tee liens o,
the land, &c.
A. J. Franks .d:n',, &C., v. Fr.nci
Frank, &c. Canse referred to COMMISSIONS,
Gibson. to settle the accounts Of A. J
FRANKS sdm'r. and report the lands O
which he died seized, &c.
JeAo A. Corder's adn'r. W John A. Cor
der's neirs, &c. Report OF Robert w. Dai
ley, special commissioner, lebowing paymen
OF all funds ia his hands. apE roved, an,
cause dismissed.
! VIM. Purgitts adm'r vs.. VIM Pu-git,e
heirs, &c. Sale Ct the land reported b.
commissioners TO L. d Purgi,t Is confirm
ed, he.
samuel Hooks admir- vs.. Aqui1a " hi.a
ctee heirs, &c. Cause referred to Commits
sioner Cab son, who lie ordered 10 report a.
next ter m Of court.
George Stump's admir- vs.. J.J Largent
Judgment against the defendant, and Com
missionec order ed to sell land.
| 8. G. Wills, &c. va G.. N. Millesou, &c
Sale Of the land TO David and Martha Pow
Ell, TO Charles Milleson, and to Hannah z
RAnnells, reported by the commissioners, il
confirmed.
| 8. T. Smith va. N. McCauIey, &c
Commissioners DALEY ordered 10 psy out Il,
funds in his h,nds.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-05-20
MARRIED..

ANDERSON - LONG--Ee.t Cspon Bridge,
on the 37ih uli., by Rev f. Anderson, Nr
RUssELL AsEDERsON 10 Mise LiLLis Lose,
SPU RLING-D0NAE -IB Keyser. NAY
18th, by the Rov. " Hofman, Mr.. JUTHsa
SPoELiSO 10 Miss ECzGBErH DoHIS, both oil
this county.
BAToS BsESgrr Near the top Of Capon
hountainJ on the n W. grade. May I4th,
1871, by Rev. J. Crickeubergsr, Mr ELi.
Jan X. EAToE to Miss HEJsS BEsSsrr, sll
Of this county.
PUGH- HlX0N.--At the residence Of the
brides father, April 10th. 1881, by Rev )
J. Crickeuberger, Nr. JoHs W PuGH oil
0sktouu, Kent county. Ibdisas. TO Miss
Ross Iol Nixos. dsughios % Mr. George
NiIoo. Of lbis cOualy.
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Is Consumption Incnrable /,

Read the following; Mr. @. n. Morris,
Newark, Arksnsss, says WAS down win
Abscess Of Lungs, and friends and physician
pronounced me sn iuoursble Constructive.
Began taking DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Am now on my third bottle
and able to oversee the work on my farm II
is The hnest medicine ever made. /"
Jesse hiddlewar', Decatur, Ohio, says
had u not been Toe Or Kings New Dis
covery for Co, sumption would have died
OF Lung Troubles. WU given up by doc
tors Am now 10 best Of hsslth." Try II.
oaHple bottles fres at Il. l. YspDeenier .
Drsg store
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-05-20
Astonishing Snccess

IL the duty Of every person Who has
used Boschee's Germsn Syrup to let ils won
derful qualities be known to thei friends in
Asthma, Pneumonia, and IN fact al! throat
and lung diseases. No person can use IL
without immediate relief Three doses will
relieve any case, and We consider IL the aaty
Of all Druggists 20 recommend 10 TO the poor,
dying eonsumBtivs ~ lssst 90 Try oue bot
lie, a. 90, 600 dozen bottles were sold last
year, and no one case where u failed was
reported Such medicine a. the Germsn
Syrup cannot be TOO widely kROvn. Ask
yOur druggist about 49, Sample bottles TO
Try. sold ~ Is cents. Regular size. IS cents
Mold BY ell Druggists abd Dealers. IN tie
Unilsd STATES 4 JaIsda.
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An Eud to Bono Scrapinv.

Edward Shepherd. Of Harrisburg, Illinois,
says; "daviBg received so much beush /
frsm Electric Biuers, ! feel IL my duty to
let suffering humanity know IL Have had
q running sore on my leg for eight years
my doctors told me would have 10 have the
bone scrAped or leg amputsted. used, in
stead three bottles Of Electric Bitters aud
seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Sslye, and my
leg is nov sound and we'll"
Electric Bitters are sold At 6Iy cents q
bottle. and Bucklen's Arnica BalVe at Csc
per box by X. l. YanDevautsr.
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Left for Cincinnati.

Mr.. Benjamin Parker, OF Mill
Creek. who has been suffering for .
long time from . cancer, left on the
| o'clock train Tuesday for Cincinna.
Il. Ohio. where bic case will be treat
ell BY q specialist. He went to Bal
timore for the same purpose sometime
ago, but Without any permanent hen.
eft. Dir. Parker 10 one OF or best
citizens. and his many friends will
join as IN hoping that the Cincinnati
physician whom lie 10 going 10 con-
suit may be able to effect his cure.
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Excursion to Washington

DUalse the great Military Eussmpm.nt
and Competitive Drill. TO be held at Wash
ing,ou, May 23d to both, the Bslnmsre and
Ohio Railroad will cell excursion tickets Ia
Washington from all stations on as lines
east Of and including Psfkersburg, W heel
ing and Pittsburgh Excursion tickets will
be cold for ell trains every day from May
3ltt to 3Otb, inclusive, and will be good for
return passage uutil June isl. inelusiVs.
May 20, 1881 -zW
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Mrs. Cleveland's Card.

We were told by lady that lit
tie girl Of This town was thoughtful
enough TO serd box OF our frst
Wild flowers, the arbutus, 10 the wife
OF our President, Mrs. Grover CleVe.
land. and in return received n very
pleasant little note and Mrs. Cleve
lands card. Quito a treasure for q
little Rcmney girl TO possess
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-05-20
Decoration Day.

The decoration Of the graves Of
the Confederate dead In Indian
Mound Cemetery will take place on
june 6 at IL o'clock.
Ladies and gentlemen are request.
ed 10 meet at tLs court house on
Saturday the fourth to prepare ever.
greens. they will bring the flowers on
the 9Th. The band IL expected to b
present. N. X. Vance, Pres.
d. II. Heisksll, Sec.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-05-20

". A. wi,hers, an ex.mAyor and
prominent citizen OF Cumberland. died
at 1850 o'clock Saturday afternoon
at his residence on Bedford street, OF
consumption. in the 5Sth year OF his
age.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-05-20
Horrible Death.

One day last week . little 3-yssr.
old child OF VIM. Coweu. Of Rigg ins.
vile. this county. took . drink Of
boiling hot coffee out Of cofFee.pot
from the effects Of which it died in
about tWo hours.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-05-20
North RIVER aI1ILs

Travellers around here ought to
carry umbrellas and lightning rods
B. Taylor Smith was slightly
hurt by his horse running away
with bin. e.. NJ. Williams will
not farm as largely this season as
he did last year. We are expect
ing prospectors to arrive at this
place SOON. BUNBLEREE.